you feel full; therefore, you do not have to worry about getting hungry again. The advantages of the protein diet are mainly obvious ones, simply because there is just not a lot of scientific research to support the actual effects of high protein diets (4). However, there are several reports on how large consumption’s of fats can adversely effect the dieter.Dangers of High Protein DietsThe most obvious danger of high protein diets is the increased amounts of saturated fat that is consumed. Fats are a class of nutrients that supply more energy per gram than carbohydrates or protein (12). Fats’ are, however, a very important fuel for the body, because they are responsible for helping in the process of certain hormones in the body. However, not all fats are created equal. There are different kinds of dietary fat. The two that are most commonly referred to are saturated fats and unsaturated fats. Saturated fats are usually found at room temperature (i.e., animal fats, butter, and lard). On the other hand, unsaturated fats are commonly found liquid at room temperature (i.e. vegetable oil). The significant difference between these two types of fats is that one is linked to the development of disease. Saturated fats are believed to lead to the development of cardiovascular disease and some forms of cancer. To reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and cancer, it is recommended that you limit the total amount of fat in your diet to no more than 30% of your day’s total calories. The consumption of the large amounts of meat that is advocated in protein diets also lead to increased amounts of intake of saturated fats. It is this consumption that is the main concern with high protein diets. Because of the increased amount of saturated fats in high protein diets, you become more susceptible to cardiovascular disease. This however, is not the only concern with high protein diets. High fat diets also increase your...
